Chapter 21: Xiao Wu Wants Tang San To Wear Green Hat!

"Sever ties?" Tang San looked at her beautiful face, his heart aching involuntarily. Golden sunlight bathed Xiao Wu, making her look even more ethereal, as if she had stepped out of a painting.

How could he not feel pained when such a beautiful person like Xiao Wu wanted to sever ties with him?

The six years he spent with Xiao Wu at Nuoding Academy were the happiest of both his lives. In his previous life, as a disciple of the Tang Sect, he was solely focused on researching hidden weapons and the sect's unique techniques, leading a monotonous and dull life. After crossing to this world, he lived a hand-to-mouth existence with his alcoholic father. At just three or four years old, he had to take care of himself.

He initially thought his life would continue in such an uneventful manner. But then he met Xiao Wu at Nuoding Academy. She was the most beautiful girl there, with radiant and fair skin, long scorpion-braid hair, and sparkling eyes that were as stunning as gemstones. From that moment, she captured his heart.

Across two lifetimes, Xiao Wu was the first and the only girl by his side. He remembered how, at one point, he had felt an overwhelming desire to protect her when she called him 'brother.' A bold idea even sprouted in his mind.

He heard from Wang Sheng and others that a brother-sister relationship without blood ties could evolve into something more. If Xiao Wu were to start calling him 'big brother' instead of just 'brother,' their relationship could become even closer.

He couldn't help but beat up Wang Sheng at the time; his face was emotionless, but he felt a sense of joy inside. Xiao Wu had grown up; her body had matured. Sometimes, he couldn't help but appreciate her figure.

But now, Xiao Wu wanted to cut ties with him. How could he accept this?

"Xiao Wu, what did I do wrong? I can change," Tang San said, taking a deep breath. No matter what, he was determined to redeem his image in Xiao Wu's heart. He couldn't believe that a few slanderous words from an outsider could affect their long relationship.

"Change? How can certain things be changed? And the one who needs to change isn't you; it's me. From your perspective, you haven't done anything wrong all these years," Xiao Wu responded, tears staining her soft cheeks.

Yes, she is a spirit beast. When a hundred-thousand-year-old spirit beast assumes human form, Tang San would be justified in planning to stay by her side to find an opportunity to kill her. It's considered natural for humans to kill spirit beasts.

Auspicious Beast is right; these actions can't be categorized as simply right or wrong. One is a spirit beast, and the other is human. From Tang San's perspective, what he's doing is justified.

However, why does she feel so heartbroken? Even when she knows the outcome, she's reluctant to believe it.

Why is Tang San the son of that demon Tang Hao? If he weren't, she might continue to trust him as before.

"Xiao Wu, don't cry. What have I done? Tell me, and I'll fix it. I'll do whatever you ask," Tang San said anxiously. Even now, he doesn't understand what he did wrong. Why is Xiao Wu so heartbroken? He can't think of any action of his that could have hurt her.

He would rather protect Xiao Wu than harm her.

"Do you still not admit it? If you truly want to prove your innocence, put on this Hat of Fate. Everything will become clear. If I've misunderstood you, I'll apologize," Xiao Wu said, holding back tears. She held up the Hat of Fate, her face filled with earnest hope.

She wishes Tang San would put on this green Hat of Fate. As long as he does, everything will be clear.

The Hat of Fate can reveal the truth.

Xu Ran had said that if the Hat of Fate glowed green on Tang San's head, it would mean he had been lying to her all along. As a king of Spirit Beasts, Xu Ran's words carry absolute authority. Auspicious Beast would not deceive her in this matter.

"Xiao Wu, this isn't the Hat of Fate; it's a cuckold's hat, and it's extremely green at that," Tang San shivered, looking at the hat with deep terror. "Look, the closer it gets to me, the greener it turns—now it's even blackish-green. I don't believe for a second that this is the Hat of Fate."

This was something Xu Ran had given Xiao Wu to give him.

Clearly, Xu Ran was setting him up.

Having Xiao Wu personally put on a greet hat on him, Xu Ran was truly heartless.

Tang San was filled with rage; his face turned green with anger. If Xiao Wu weren't here, he would pull out his hidden weapons and shoot them at Xu Ran, leaving him with no place to be buried.

Never has Tang San been so furious. Xu Ran has made him lose his composure. If he doesn't kill Xu Ran in this lifetime, he'll never consider himself a man again. Having the woman he loves personally give him a green hat... Xu Ran wasn't only humiliating him; he was trampling on his very dignity.

"You still won't wear it, will you? I suppose you know what this green color represents, so you'll never put it on." Seeing that Tang San still refused to wear the Hat of Fate, Xiao Wu's heart sank. In her eyes, Tang San must already understand the hat's power and was evading it because he feared revealing his true nature.

But did he think she couldn't see through him? The signs were all too evident; did Tang San really believe she was naive? His father, Tang Hao, had used the same tactics to bring about the death of her sister, Ah Yin. Was he planning to use the same trick again?

With Ah Yin as a cautionary tale, would she really be that foolish? If she actually trusted Tang San, she might end up becoming a sacrifice like Ah Yin. Moreover, she could even risk endangering Da Ming and Er Ming, who might also be sacrificed.

Even if she were naive enough to trust Tang San, she still had Auspicious Beast at her side. Auspicious Beast wouldn't deceive her like Tang San would. With Auspicious Beast offering advice, even if she were foolish, she wouldn't believe Tang San.

"Xiao Wu... I'll wear it." Tang San's voice trembled. When he saw the look in Xiao Wu's eyes, which resembled the way one would look at a stranger, he grew afraid.

He was scared that Xiao Wu would leave him. He had no idea what the green hat symbolized, nor did he know what kind of lies Xu Ran had filled Xiao Wu's head with.

He only knew that if he didn't put on this green hat, Xiao Wu would indeed sever ties with him.